Max Hastings 2 Books Collection Set: Sword & Operation Biting - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Sword: D-Day – Trial by Battle
Operation Biting: The 1942 Parachute Assault to Capture Hitler's Radar

Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN (Sword): 9780008699765
ISBN (Operation Biting): 9780008642204
Publisher: William Collins
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This brand new paperback set brings together two of Max Hastings's most celebrated works of military history: Sword, his vivid account of the D-Day landings, and Operation Biting, the thrilling story of a daring 1942 commando raid. Together they showcase why Hastings is regarded as one of Britain's foremost chroniclers of the Second World War, combining meticulous research with gripping, human-centred storytelling that has made both books Sunday Times bestsellers.

About the Book(s)
In Sword, Max Hastings explores the actions of the Commando brigade and Montgomery's 3rd Infantry and 6th Airborne divisions on and around Sword Beach on 6 June 1944. Rather than offering a broad overview of D-Day, Hastings narrows his focus to this single beach, following individual soldiers, officers and ordinary men through the chaos, fear and bravery of the invasion. The result is an intimate, unflinching portrait of combat that brings the brutal reality of the Normandy landings vividly to life.

Operation Biting tells the story of one of the most audacious British commando raids of the Second World War. In February 1942, RAF intelligence identified a mysterious new German radar system, codenamed Würzburg, on the coast of occupied France. What followed was a high-stakes parachute assault to seize vital components of the technology. Hastings reconstructs the planning, the night jump, and the desperate fight to extract the raiders, delivering a tense, fast-paced narrative grounded in rigorous research.

Both titles exemplify Hastings's trademark blend of narrative drive, archival depth and sharp analysis, making this set an outstanding introduction to his wartime histories or a welcome addition for existing fans.

• Two Sunday Times bestselling WWII histories in one set
• Written by acclaimed historian and journalist Max Hastings
• Brand new paperback copies, ideal for gifting
• Combines big-picture strategy with intimate human stories
• Perfect for readers of military history, D-Day and WWII non-fiction
• Great value way to collect two acclaimed titles together

About the Author
Max Hastings is the author of numerous books, most of them about war. Born in London in 1945, he attended University College, Oxford before becoming a journalist, reporting on eleven conflicts including Vietnam and the 1982 South Atlantic war. Between 1986 and 2002 he served as editor-in-chief of the Daily Telegraph, then editor of the Evening Standard. He has won many awards for both his books and journalism, including the 2012 Pritzker Library prize for lifetime achievement. He lives in Berkshire, UK.

Why You'll Love This Set
For anyone fascinated by the Second World War, this pairing of Sword and Operation Biting delivers two masterfully told true stories of courage, strategy and sacrifice from one of Britain's most trusted military historians.

Please Note: Cover shown may vary slightly from the edition supplied; all books are the UK edition with the ISBN listed above.